Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Security Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Security Engineer role is onsite in Fort Meade, MD. Compensation is not specified. The position supports mission-focused AI initiatives through security evaluation of machine-learning systems, including large language models. The engineer conducts assessments and red-team evaluations, develops automated testing, and analyzes model behavior and vulnerabilities. The work helps technical teams and intelligence analysts understand operational risks and improve the security and resilience of AI-enabled systems.

What you'll do

• Conduct security assessments and red-team evaluations of AI and ML systems, including LLMs
• develop automated testing and evaluation frameworks using Python
• identify vulnerabilities, failure modes, data leakage, and other security concerns
• analyze outputs and document findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• support deployment and testing in Linux and containerized environments
• collaborate with intelligence analysts and technical teams on operational risks
• recommend improvements to system security and resilience
• support AI security strategies and testing methodologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ai/ml security engineer

artificial intelligence

machine learning

cybersecurity

fort meade md

markesman group

onsite

red-team assessments

large language models

python

linux

ts/sci ci-poly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires TS/SCI with CI polygraph, Python and automated-testing experience, Linux and containerization experience, and a bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of AI/ML experience or 6+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

About the employer

Markesman Group is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.